The Bishop Who Refuses to Dumb Down the Faith: The Word on Fire Show

While intentionally seeking more daily silence, I’m also grateful for the invention of earbuds. They’re not not entirely a blessing, of course. Earbuds can further the ever-growing problem of isolation. They can override the “still, small voice” by drowning it in mindless noise.

But selective listening, fully present to the voice that’s speaking, is a gift. Plugging in to the right sources can enrich the mind and lift the spirit, giving us greater control over moments when we’re already surrounded by noise we don’t appreciate. I’m always in search of podcasts that will enrich these moments, allowing thoughtful minds to accompany me in the car or at the kitchen sink.

I have some great podcasts to share with you in the coming months.

I hope these offerings will help you find an unforgettable voice, a great suggestion for reading or viewing, a beautiful thought to contemplate or an inspiration to feed your soul.

Bishop Barron is the embodied antithesis of the dorky Bible-thumping Christian so often portrayed on TV sitcoms. His wide-ranging erudition, joy in finding God’s truth throughout the popular culture and his loving, reasoned articulation of orthodox Christian belief have made The Word on Fire Showthe one podcast I never miss.

A further feast awaits those who go to The Word on Fire Show’s show notes each week. Barron has been producing books, articles, video series and Youtube videos on Catholicism, popular culture and contemporary issues for almost twenty years.

Listening week by week and checking out the notes for your favorite episodes is an education in books, beauty, theology, philosophy and pop culture.

The Word on Fire website is another rich source of reflection and cultural commentary. You’ll find links to new articles, Youtube videos and the full catalog of Barron’s books and video series.

Word on Fire offers a consistent presentation of Christian truth for all lovers of goodness, truth and beauty.

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I'm a writer and counselor working with children in a high poverty rural community in southern Colorado. A former college English instructor, I blog about civility, culture, contemplation and children at Sparrowfare (peggyhaslar.com).
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5 thoughts on “The Bishop Who Refuses to Dumb Down the Faith: The Word on Fire Show”

Reading is faster than listening, so I rarely listen to podcasts. These, Auxiliary Bishop Robert Barron’s, will be an exception.

I’ve heard some of his other media work. He makes sense. And – although as you say, he doesn’t “dumb down” faith – he doesn’t present logically coherent faith in a way that’s weighed down with academese. I’ve found that clear and concise can be profound, too. 😉 And that’s another topic. Thanks for sharing!

Yes he has a rare gift for accessibility while maintaining rigor. But even more precious, his words are often touched with that Holy Spirit wind. I want to be holy when I listen to him. I need that most of all! Thanks for commenting!

Awesome! Please let me know what you like as well. I often think of you when I listen to Bishop Barron, and also Haley Stewart’s podcast, “Fountains of Carrots,” which I plan to write about soon. Thanks for the comment Kate!

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